The St. Louis Cardinals have twice blown a 3-1 lead in the Fall Classic.
Being a Cardinals fan, this one hurts. Oh, wait, they also have the most...
Sorry, but that's for another "Did You Know?"
In 1968, with Bob Gibson posting a 1.12 ERA, the Cardinals charged into the World Series for the third time in the decade. And they were looking to make it 3 for 3 in capturing it all.
Certainly, it looked that way with Gibby's performance in game 1. Gibby K'd 17 Tigers. A dominating performance by Gibson in game 4 put the Cards up 3-1 in the Series.
It looked over in game 5, as St. Louis took an early 3-0 lead. The Tigers came back to win the game. Then a fine performance by Denny McLain in game 6 pushed the Series to the limit.
In game 7, Gibson and Mickey Lolich (winner of his 2 starts as well) looked for the knock-out blow. The Cardinals had their chances, but couldn't convert them.
In the bottom of the 1st with 2 outs, St. Louis had runners on 1st and 2nd. Lolich escaped.
But the Cards big chance came in the bottom of the 6th. Lou Brock and Curt Flood singled. But if you can believe it, they were then promptly picked off by Mickey!
Detroit scored 3 times in the top of the 7th, the big blow being Jim Northrup's triple that scored 2 runs. The Tigers would add another in the top of the 9th.
Mike Shannon hit a solo blast for the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th, but that was it.
In the 1985 World Series, St. Louis grabbed 3 of the first 4 games against Kansas City.
Game 5 was at home, but the Cardinals couldn't get it done.
Game 6, though. Ouch!
St. Louis grabbed a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the 9th, thanks to the pitching of two future Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, indeed, Danny Cox and Ken Dayley got the Cards to within 3 outs of the World Series.
Jorge Orta hit a roller that closer Todd Worrell was a little slow in getting to first on. In any event, he took the toss and covered first. And he beat Orta to the bag. Fate intervened.
Orta was called safe. The next batter, Steve Balboni, popped it up in foul territory, but somehow the ball eluded everyone on the Cards. Given another life, Balboni singled.
Jimmy Sundberg then made what looked like a critical error for the Royals. Trying to bunt, all he did was force Orta at third.
Now, St. Louis was within 2 outs of a World Series. A ground ball could get them both outs!
But a passed ball by Darrell Porter moved both runners up. Hal McRae was walked intentionally to load 'em up. But, once again, a ground ball ends the season for the Royals.
Dan Iorg batted for pitcher Dan Quisenberry. Yep, another Blue Jays connection. Dan was Garth's older brother. Unlike the Jay, Dan batted left-handed.
Lashing a single to right, the tying and winning runs scored for the Royals!
And in game 7, the Cards came undone at the seams. Kansas scored 2 runs in the 2nd, and then 3 in the 3rd. If you can believe it, the Royals added 6 runs in the 5th. 11-0, was the final score.
Another 3-1 lead let slip away!
Being a Cardinals fan, this one hurts. Oh, wait, they also have the most...
Sorry, but that's for another "Did You Know?"
In 1968, with Bob Gibson posting a 1.12 ERA, the Cardinals charged into the World Series for the third time in the decade. And they were looking to make it 3 for 3 in capturing it all.
Certainly, it looked that way with Gibby's performance in game 1. Gibby K'd 17 Tigers. A dominating performance by Gibson in game 4 put the Cards up 3-1 in the Series.
It looked over in game 5, as St. Louis took an early 3-0 lead. The Tigers came back to win the game. Then a fine performance by Denny McLain in game 6 pushed the Series to the limit.
In game 7, Gibson and Mickey Lolich (winner of his 2 starts as well) looked for the knock-out blow. The Cardinals had their chances, but couldn't convert them.
In the bottom of the 1st with 2 outs, St. Louis had runners on 1st and 2nd. Lolich escaped.
But the Cards big chance came in the bottom of the 6th. Lou Brock and Curt Flood singled. But if you can believe it, they were then promptly picked off by Mickey!
Detroit scored 3 times in the top of the 7th, the big blow being Jim Northrup's triple that scored 2 runs. The Tigers would add another in the top of the 9th.
Mike Shannon hit a solo blast for the Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th, but that was it.
In the 1985 World Series, St. Louis grabbed 3 of the first 4 games against Kansas City.
Game 5 was at home, but the Cardinals couldn't get it done.
Game 6, though. Ouch!
St. Louis grabbed a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the 9th, thanks to the pitching of two future Toronto Blue Jays. Yes, indeed, Danny Cox and Ken Dayley got the Cards to within 3 outs of the World Series.
Jorge Orta hit a roller that closer Todd Worrell was a little slow in getting to first on. In any event, he took the toss and covered first. And he beat Orta to the bag. Fate intervened.
Orta was called safe. The next batter, Steve Balboni, popped it up in foul territory, but somehow the ball eluded everyone on the Cards. Given another life, Balboni singled.
Jimmy Sundberg then made what looked like a critical error for the Royals. Trying to bunt, all he did was force Orta at third.
Now, St. Louis was within 2 outs of a World Series. A ground ball could get them both outs!
But a passed ball by Darrell Porter moved both runners up. Hal McRae was walked intentionally to load 'em up. But, once again, a ground ball ends the season for the Royals.
Dan Iorg batted for pitcher Dan Quisenberry. Yep, another Blue Jays connection. Dan was Garth's older brother. Unlike the Jay, Dan batted left-handed.
Lashing a single to right, the tying and winning runs scored for the Royals!
And in game 7, the Cards came undone at the seams. Kansas scored 2 runs in the 2nd, and then 3 in the 3rd. If you can believe it, the Royals added 6 runs in the 5th. 11-0, was the final score.
Another 3-1 lead let slip away!
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